Employment

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• Pre-K - 8th Grade Substitute Teachers
  
  

   

  Manhattan Country School is an all-gender Pre-K-8th grade school in New York City that is recognized for its strong academic program, racial and economic diversity, social justice activism, and an emphasis on environmental education that features a working farm in the Catskills in Roxbury, New York. Committed to principles of equity and multiculturalism, MCS is unique among NYC independent schools. MCS’s educational philosophy relies on educators who have strong knowledge of child development and can apply it to effective pedagogies of inquiry and learning, enjoy the excitement and curiosity of children, want to help build a community where diverse perspectives are valued and appreciate the life-long impact of working together for social and environmental justice.

   
  Manhattan Country School is seeking 4-5s (Pre-K) through 8th Grade Substitute Teachers. Interested candidates must have some experience working in schools or in other programs with elementary and middle school-aged children.

   
  Salary Range: $140-150

   
  To apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé to HR@manhattancountryschool.org with “Substitute Teacher” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. For more information, please see www.manhattancountryschool.org.
   
  Manhattan Country School is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace.

• Upper School Resource Teacher

  About the School

  Manhattan Country School (MCS) is a Pre-K – 8th grade elementary school in New York City that is recognized for its strong academic program, racial and economic diversity; social justice activism, and an emphasis on environmental education, featuring working on the school’s farm in the Catskills in Roxbury, NY.  

  Committed to principles of equity and multiculturalism, MCS is unique among NYC independent schools.  MCS’ educational philosophy relies on Educators who have strong knowledge of Child Development and can apply it to effective pedagogies of inquiry and learning; enjoy the excitement and curiosity of children; want to help build a community where diverse perspectives are valued, and appreciate the life-long impact of working together for social and environmental justice. 

  
  

   Summary of the Position

  MCS seeks an Upper School Resource Teacher interested in child development and how children learn to support the 5th through 8th grades. We are looking for someone with a particular interest in and ability to teach math. This role will focus on supporting the 7th and 8th grades this year.

  
  

  The role of the resource teacher includes the following:

  • support Upper School teachers in the classroom, especially during whole group classes
  • may collaborate with the 7th and 8th grade math teacher to teach 2-3 math classes a week
  • work with children one-on-one to provide academic support in all subjects
  • collaborate with MCS Support Team to support students with learning accommodations
  • help teachers with grading student work
  • teach electives 
  • substitute as needed
  • support special projects such as the MLK book award, 6th grade MLK presentation, and 7th/8th grade activism project
  • may go on 1-2 Farm trips a year
  • help with arrival, snack, lunch duty, park time, and dismissal

  • assist the program team with administrative tasks 

  
  

  The Upper School Resource Teacher is a one or two-year position designed for an educator looking to grow and learn more about middle school education. Ideal candidates will be flexible, take initiative, be collaborative, have high expectations for all students, be comfortable with technology, demonstrate strong listening and communication skills, have experience working in a diverse community and with middle school students, and be open to learning.

  
  

   A Bachelor's degree is required; experience with teaching and with supporting students with diverse learning styles is preferred.

  
  

  This position is covered under the LOC2110 collective bargaining agreement with a salary range of $55,224 - $89,107 annually.

  
  

  To Apply:

  Please submit a cover letter, resumé, and contact information for three references to Human Resources at HR@manhattancountryschool.org  and include “Upper School Resources Teacher” in the subject line. No phone calls please. 
  
  

  For more information about Manhattan Country School, please visit www.manhattancountryschool.org 
  
  

  Manhattan Country School is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace.

  
  
  

• Upper School Director (Grades 5-8) for 2023-2024

  Manhattan Country School seeks an Upper School Director to lead the 5th through 8th grades beginning July 1, 2023.

  
  

  Manhattan Country School is a pre-K through 8th grade school in New York City that is recognized for its strong academic program, racial and economic diversity, social justice activism, and emphasis on environmental education that features a working farm in the Catskills in Roxbury, New York. Committed to principles of equity and multiculturalism, MCS is unique among New York City independent schools. MCS’s educational philosophy relies on educators who have strong knowledge of child development and can apply it to effective pedagogies of inquiry and learning, enjoy the excitement and curiosity of children, want to help build a community where diverse perspectives are valued, and appreciate the life-long impact of working together for social and environmental justice.

   

  UPPER SCHOOL DIRECTOR ROLE

  The next Upper School Director must have a deep passion for middle school education, understand the unique developmental stages of adolescents, and love working with students and supporting teachers in the classroom. The faculty work extraordinarily hard, and with joy, to deliver the School's high ideals for its progressive educational philosophy. The Upper School Director will serve as a member of the leadership team, and as an educational leader for the teaching team, fostering their continued professional development while recruiting new, mission-aligned educators to join in this work.

  
  

  Together with the Lower School Director, the Upper School Director will strengthen core academic traditions while also enhancing the curriculum. Moreover, the Upper School Director will work across departments to sharpen how MCS conveys the value of a social justice-focused, progressive education to students, families, educators, and friends. The next Upper School Director will have the opportunity to work with a talented team to explore how MCS, a school that began as a radical experiment, forged in the work and words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the basis of educational equity and social justice, can continue to carry its vision forward into 2024 and beyond.

   

  KEYS FOR THE NEXT UPPER SCHOOL DIRECTOR

  • Carry forward the traditions and historically rooted mission of MCS and joyfully lead the Upper School community as MCS continues to grow into our school building and the next stage of its journey as an institution. Work with the leadership team to establish and execute the plan to expand the impact of MCS as a leader in education.

  • Work with the Lower School Director to enhance and document the curriculum, ensuring that students transition smoothly between the Lower School and Upper School and graduate with the academic and leadership skills needed to thrive in high school and beyond.

  • Support a dedicated faculty of experienced, progressive practitioners while also recruiting and onboarding mission-aligned team members and developing their professional abilities as school leaders and educators.

  • Partner with Admissions, Advancement, and Communications to reimagine how to authentically communicate the value of an MCS education to the current generation of incoming families. 

  • Coordinate with the MCS Farm team to fortify the connection between city campus and Farm and further develop cross-curricula and other opportunities for students' connection and interaction with the Farm-based education program—a resource unique to MCS.

  • Continue work in four key areas of program development: collaboration with Support Team to develop protocols for learning support and mental health; development of a standards- and portfolio-based assessment model; refinement of the teacher evaluation system; and creation and expansion of opportunities for student voice and leadership.

  
  

  QUALIFICATIONS

  • Expert Middle School Educator

  • Proven Administrator and Dedicated Mentor

  • Action-Oriented Program Leader

  • Inclusive Community Builder

  • Anti-Racist 

  • Skilled Collaborator

  • Curricular and Pedagogical Innovator

  • Thought Leader

  • Inspirational Communicator

  • At least 5 years of middle school teaching and administration experience

  
  

  TRAITS

  • Honest

  • High Social Intelligence

  • Collaborative

  • Courageous

  • Creative

  • Sensible

  • Fair

  • Humble

  • Kind

  • Curious

  
  

  The Upper School director will be responsible for managing a well-established program as well as introducing innovative ideas through an unwavering lens of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Duties include hiring and evaluation of faculty; curricular planning; maintaining a safe, positive community environment; communication with students, families and other constituencies; prioritizing equity, social justice, and anti-racism; and close collaboration with the Lower School, Admissions, and High School Placement directors, and other members of the leadership team. We hope to interview candidates whose personal qualities include a strong intellectual foundation, a passion for working with experienced and new teachers, appreciation of diversity and democratic communities, an ability to work closely and positively with families, an ability to set priorities and follow through on achieving them, and a sense of humor.

  
  

  To apply:  Please submit a cover letter and resume to HR@manhattancountryschool.org with “Upper School Director” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. For more information, please see www.manhattancountryschool.org. 

  
  

  Manhattan Country School is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

  
  

  This position has a salary range of $120,000-$130,000 annually.